Joint Egyptian-Chinese statement: Palestinian cause is central in Middle East
Joint Egyptian-Chinese statement: Palestinian cause is central in Middle East Chinese President Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reiterated that the Palestinian question remains at the core of the Middle East issue in a joint statement on Wednesday following Xi's state visit to Cairo. In the statement, the two heads of state also reaffirmed support for the establishment of…
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized during his talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday that external interference in the Middle East should be opposed. He reiterated this stance, stating, "We must uphold the principle that the people of the Middle East are the masters of their own affairs, oppose external interference and support regional countries in strengthening dialogue on peace and security," according to China's state news agency Xinhua.
This visit marks Xi's first to Egypt in a decade, as Beijing aims to strengthen its presence in the region amid the ongoing US-Iranian conflict. Washington has recently vowed to economically isolate Iran, potentially imposing further sanctions that could impact Chinese banks. Recognizing its significant role as a key buyer of Iranian oil, China has pledged to protect its interests in the region.
During his discussions with Sisi, Xi also expressed willingness to assist in safeguarding maritime shipping and promoting development cooperation in the energy-rich Middle East, amidst the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran that ignited the current war.
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